The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men's and women's cross country teams have announced their 2026 schedule, designed to build on previous performances and prepare both teams for championship success. Coach Kaleigh Roach expressed excitement over the intentionality and strategy behind the lineup, which features the Spartan Classic during Homecoming Weekend. Last season saw the women's team place eighth at the Southern Conference Championship, while the men's team secured third place and had standout individual performances by Luke H眉hn. The season begins with several meets primarily in North Carolina, culminating in the SoCon Championships and NCAA events in November.

By the Numbers
  • Camryn Oates finished 30th out of 77 at the SoCon Championships, with a time of 18:58.8.
  • Luke H眉hn placed 12th out of 79 competitors in the SoCon Championships, finishing with a time of 25:24.8.
State of Play
  • The 2026 season includes four regular meets, three in North Carolina and one in South Carolina.
  • The Spartan Classic is scheduled for October 2 at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville.
  • The SoCon Championships will be held on October 31 at the Tryon Equestrian Center in Mill Spring.
What's Next

The Spartans will kick off their 2026 season on September 4 at the Friday Night Lights event in Elon, NC, followed by significant competitions leading up to the SoCon and NCAA Championships in late October and November respectively.

Bottom Line

UNCG's cross country teams aim to improve on last year's performances, focusing on strategic meets to prepare for critical championship opportunities, making the 2026 season pivotal for both programs.